He finished reciting the expedition oath. Then, he announced the new talent level reward system. Once the Hope One set sail, the villagers who had attended the gathering quickly dispersed amid laughter and cheerful chatter.
Soon, the crowd on the deck cleared out. Only a few people remained standing beside Su Mo.
Chen Shen took two steps forward. "Director, we've finished what you assigned yesterday. These are the rough areas we've scouted."
A table materialized, and a large map appeared on top of it.
After Su Mo set out to sea, the villagers of the iron and stone hill had not been completely trapped on the mountain. Starting from the fourth day, they built sturdy and durable rafts. They set out at dawn and returned at night, exploring an area spanning over three hundred kilometers around the basin.
This exploration was no mere cursory glance. Instead, they dove underwater, memorizing the surrounding topography and resources with absolute clarity.
